What is the reference value? The reference value is the valuation that the General Directorate of the Cadastre assigns to a property. It...

What is the Tourist License in Catalonia? The tourist license allows property owners to be registered and authorized to rent out their...

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR A RETIREE IN CATALONIA To receive public healthcare from CatSalut, you must be accredited as an insured person or...

Although the most common association with a house by the beach is vacations, sun, the sea, tanning by your pool, and dining out, it’s...

Comment se passe la signature devant Notaire en Espagne? À combien s'élèvent les frais d'achat?

The money from the sale of a property is part of capital gains (or capital income) and losses, and as such, it is taxed under the...

When a non-resident sells their property in Spain, the buyer is required to withhold 3% of the sale value to pay to the Ministry of...

I.B.I. (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles):  This is the equivalent of the Property Tax . It is a municipal tax, and all properties are...

The N.I.E (Foreigner Identification Number) is a personal, unique number that all foreigners must have for economic, professional, or...